Ethical Hacker

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Ethical Hacker to join our cybersecurity team. In this pivotal role, you will proactively identify vulnerabilities within our IT infrastructure, network systems, and applications to strengthen our security posture. Your expertise will help safeguard sensitive data, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support our mission to maintain a resilient and secure digital environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, applying advanced hacking techniques ethically to protect organizational assets., * Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across diverse IT environments, including LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), cloud infrastructure, and on-premises systems.

• Utilize cybersecurity tools such as Nmap, Burp Suite, SIEM platforms like Splunk or New Relic, and IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems) to detect security weaknesses and monitor network activity.
• Perform security risk assessments aligned with standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 27002, FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards), and NIST frameworks to evaluate compliance and identify potential threats.
• Develop and execute security testing plans that include vulnerability research, system hardening strategies, and security system administration procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls like firewalls (Cisco ASA), VPNs, encryption protocols, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to mitigate risks.
• Investigate security incidents through log analysis, threat detection & response activities, and incident management processes; assist in incident recovery efforts.
• Document findings thoroughly in detailed reports that include security assessments, vulnerability management recommendations, and remediation strategies.

• Proven experience in computer networking concepts including routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), network architecture design, and network support functions.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity tools such as SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners (Nmap), intrusion detection systems (IDS), and threat intelligence platforms.
• Familiarity with operating systems including Windows, Linux distributions like Debian or CentOS, macOS, and cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
• Expertise in security standards like ISO 27001/27002, FISMA, FedRAMP, DIACAP; understanding of risk management frameworks such as RMF is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with network security components including firewalls (Cisco ASA), IPsec VPNs, load balancing solutions, SAN storage systems, and network protocols (TCP/IP).
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation purposes; experience with DevOps tools like Ansible or Terraform is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform thorough security assessments and vulnerability research; excellent documentation skills for reporting findings clearly.

Join us in this vital role where your expertise will directly contribute to protecting our digital assets! We value proactive problem-solvers passionate about cybersecurity innovation-ready to challenge the status quo while ensuring our organization remains resilient against evolving threats.